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04-05-2017, 09:00 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bay Pines, FL (based @ KCLW)
Posts: 1,955
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I see you live in Central Florida. There are so many RVs in the area you just need to state your exact location & I'm sure plenty of VAFers will offer you a ride.
We have 5 RVs in our 10 hangar row.
Once you take the controls of an RV, you will no longer be looking for a 172.
Don't be shy about buying a flying RV. Get a good pre-buy from a repeat builder. There are so many quality built RVs out there, I'm sure you can find one.
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04-06-2017, 01:15 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Wee Waa Australia
Posts: 279
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Have you ever brought something undersize and a couple of months later wished you had brought what you really wanted???
You are probably working up to one of these moments.... Get yourself a -14 straight up. 
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Tail Feathers done
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wings almost complete.
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04-06-2017, 02:44 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 91
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Thank you all for the quick replies. This site has massively impressed me as a lurker and now a registered user. Clearly there is a solid case for looking at a flying RV; assuming a solid pre-buy is in done. Heading out to SNF today to meet with the factory guys and roam around the campground.
I am just north of Walt Disney World and routinely fly out of FA83 (Orlando North), X04 (Apopka) and ORL (Orlando Executive).
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04-06-2017, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Orlando FL
Posts: 2
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RV9A
I have a 9A based at X04 in Apopka if you would like to visit it.
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04-06-2017, 10:07 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ga
Posts: 662
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Fly in them
The best way to compare is to fly in both. The lower cost of the -12 is hard to beat but the speed of the -9 as compared to the -12 is noteworthy. Both will be hot with the tip-up. My -6 was an oven with the tip-up and if there was any wind getting in or out, I always had a hand on the canopy to prevent it from being carried away. I would think a tip-up would be better suited for Oregon or maybe Canada. I am happy with the slider as it seems to be a bit more bearable in the south. My spouse complains about the wind messing up her hair when we taxi but she does that in the convertible too so its a no-win situation.
Either way, your going to love Van's designs. Good luck on your search!
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RV-3 Sold
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RV-6a Sold
RV-9 IO-360 CS, Built and Flying
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04-06-2017, 10:56 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Near Scipio, in Southern Indiana
Posts: 1,779
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Another option
I might add another option--having an RV-12 built for you by a high school. Like any other option, there are pluses and minuses. Pluses: much less expensive, can be done to your specifications (within the guidelines of E-LSA,) much less money, and you would be helping a bunch of students learn aviation! Minuses: It can't happen overnight. Actually that is about it. We have one flying and the owner reported yesterday he has 580 hours on it, with no builder-induced problems. Actually the kids do a better job than some adults (maybe most adults) because they don't know what is "just acceptable" and strive to make it perfect. There is one up for auction right now here on VAF. Getting in on the ground floor would allow you to spec it to your desires. We are building one right now with dual Skyviews for a fellow in Alabama. You might contact one of the groups doing this.
As to helping kids, over 25% go on to aviation careers. That is a Big Deal these days. Send me a PM if interested in this option.
Bob
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04-07-2017, 10:24 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 91
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jladd
I have a 9A based at X04 in Apopka if you would like to visit it.
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Sent you a PM with contact details. Thanks!
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04-07-2017, 12:42 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Ramona, CA
Posts: 2,370
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I really enjoyed the build of my -9A, and it is perfect for my mission. I don't want to talk you out of building or buying a -9, but if I was building today, the RV-14 would get some serious consideration. Yes, it is more expensive (but probably not by much compared to the amount of $$$ I have in the RV-9A), but it is much easier/quicker to build, faster, and has more room. It will cost more to operate, though.
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